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Mini-Zen Gardens
- School:
- Progress Village Middle Magnet School
- Category:
- Art
- Teacher/
Administrator: - Julianne Gonzalez
- 207110
- Students Impacted:
- 180
- Grade Levels Impacted:
- 6-8
- Date:
- September 6, 2023
Investor
Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.
Mosaic - $546.92
Project Goal
I would like to acquire a class set of mini-zen gardens.
Category
Class Furniture - Carpets, choral risers, transitional seating/desks, etc.
How Project Benefits Students
I will use the mini-zen gardens in two ways: to teach social emotional skills and to teach the elements and principles of art. The mini-zen garden can be used as a mental health aid and create a physical to teach the practice of quiet reflective thought and using positive calm down strategies. The mini-zen gardens can also be used as a medium to teach the elements and principles of design. For example, an artist could draw lines in the sand using the mini-zen garden tools, they could practice the rule of thirds in photography by setting up the garden and photographing it in a variety of ways, composition can be manipulated using the various pieces included in the zen garden. Please note that the mini- zen gardens would not be used as part of a religious ritual or practice.
Expected Outcome(s)
I expect my students to manipulate the mini-zen gardens during guided lessons. The materials are not consumable and I expect a class set of mini-zen gardens to last for many years. I expect to use this with my 6th, 7th and 8th grade 2-D, 3-D and digital art classes as well as my EBD ESE art class. I would be willing to check out the mini-zen gardens to other teachers as requested.
Detailed Cost Summary
35 Tea Trays, 50 lb sand, mini garden tools, mini garden accessories, glass beads
Items
| # | Item Description | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairy Garden Accessories Outdoor, 42 Zen Garden Accessories, Miniature Garden Decorations Fairy Garden Supplies for Micro Landscape Decoration Plant Pots Bonsai Craft Decor-Miniature Fairy Garden Kit | $20.99 |
| 2 | Fairy Garden Accessories Outdoor, 42 Zen Garden Accessories, Miniature Garden Decorations Fairy Garden Supplies for Micro Landscape Decoration Plant Pots Bonsai Craft Decor-Miniature Fairy Garden Kit | $20.99 |
| 3 | 24 PCS DIY Sand Zen Garden Tools, Mini Zen Garden Rake Sets for Serenity and Spiritual Meditation, Tasteful and Elegant Zen Garden Accessories for Home Decor, and Father or Mother's Gift, by GNIEMCKIN | $19.99 |
| 4 | 24 PCS DIY Sand Zen Garden Tools, Mini Zen Garden Rake Sets for Serenity and Spiritual Meditation, Tasteful and Elegant Zen Garden Accessories for Home Decor, and Father or Mother's Gift, by GNIEMCKIN | $19.99 |
| 5 | JOHOUSE 120PCS Flat Glass Marbles, Iridescent Glass Beads Dazzling Glass Pebbles Blue Mixed Aqarium Gems for Vase Filler Home Decor DIY Craft | $6.06 |
| 6 | JOHOUSE 120PCS Flat Glass Marbles, Iridescent Glass Beads Dazzling Glass Pebbles Blue Mixed Aqarium Gems for Vase Filler Home Decor DIY Craft | $6.06 |
| 7 | (35) HEER Chinese Bamboo Kung Fu Tea Tray, Filter Tray for Small Tea Sets, Water Storage White Melamine Chassis for HomeO ffice, 13.5 oz. | $448.00 |
| 8 | Quikrete 50 lb. Premium Play Sand | $4.84 |
| Total: | $546.92 |
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